Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
triskelions	17	17
trismic	13	13
trismus	11	11
trismuses	13	13
trisoctahedron	21	21
trisoctahedrons	22	22
trisome	10	10
trisomes	11	11
trisomic	14	14
trisomics	15	15
trisomies	12	12
trisomy	12	12
tristate	8	8
triste	6	6
tristearin	11	11
tristeza	17	17
tristezas	18	18
tristful	13	13
tristfully	18	18
tristfulness	18	18
tristich	13	13
tristichs	14	14
tristimulus	17	17
trisubstituted	20	20
trisulfide	16	16